Adverse Drug Reactions

Question 1

Coronary Artery Vasospasm

Answer 1

Ergot derivatives, triptans, cocaine

Question 2

Cutaneous Flushing

Answer 2

Vancomycin, adenosine, niacin, calcium channel blockers

Question 3

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Answer 3

Doxorubicin, daunorubicin

Question 4

Torsades De Points

Answer 4

Type III and IV anti-arrhythmics, macrolides, antipsychotics, tricyclic anti-depressants

Question 5

Adrenocortical insufficiency

Answer 5

Withdrawal of corticosteroids

Question 6

Hot Flashes

Answer 6

Tamoxifen and chomiphene

Question 7

Hyperglycermia

Answer 7

Tacrolimus, protease inhibitors, niacin, hydrochlorothyazide, beta blockers, corticosteroids

Question 8

Hypothyroidism

Answer 8

Lithium, amiodarone, sulfonamides

Question 9

Acute cholestatic hepatitis

Answer 9

erythromycin

Question 10

Diarrhea

Answer 10

Metformin, erythromycin, colchicine, orlistat, acarbose

Question 11

Focal or massive hepatic necrosis

Answer 11

Valproate, amanita phalloides, acetaminophen, halothane

Question 12

Hepatitis

Answer 12

Isoniazid

Question 13

Pancreatitis

Answer 13

Corticosteroids, didanosine, alcohol, valproate, azathioprine, diuretics

Question 14

Pseudomembranous Colitis

Answer 14

Clindamycin, cephalosporins, ampicillin